Gabriela Montero - Chopin - Nocturne in C minor Op. 48, Nº 1

[Mike1614b]

Well played overall. The opening is too forte for a nocturne, esp the accented base notes. But, she is performing in a hall, after all. Gabriela rushes the last section as many, if not most pianists do. A. Rubinstein is the only pianist I know who plays it perfectly. Go have a listen.

[alexeck1]

@Mike1614b Don't forget Ashkenazy's rendition, which IMHO is perfection.

Montero is certainly a very fine artist -- her improvisation of the rach 3 played in the mode of Bach (search Youtube) is brilliant.

[Perelea]

I just love how so many random noname youtube posters, that will never mean anything in the musical world, know how Chopin meant his nocturne. Apparently Montero has it all wrong. period.

[bekacynthia]

6 people have potatoes stuck in their ears...

[lisandro4963]

For those estrict critics of her piano performances, I would like to hear your performances in youtube or elsewhere can you post it? oh, don't you have any? sorry...

[guiselitapo852]

DE VERDAD SE ESFUERZA ME GUSTA MUCHO IS BEEATIFUUUUUUUU ♥

[guiselitapo852]

toc abien pero me gusta mas MICHAEL NYMAN *OYO*

[IpGeorge]

This is not Chopin's Nocturne. It is obvious that Ms. Montero is very talented but she does not want to be a servant to the music. She wants to be above the music. For that, I don't like this performance. I think she would be better off to be a Jazz pianist. A lady Keith Jarrett perhaps.

[bioteologo1]

Excelente intérprete.

Chopin introdujo la poesía en la música romántica. Sus nocturnos contienen rima, métrica, cadencia y un estilo propio.

Ningún otro compositor ha logrado un grado tan elevado de sensibilidad poética y romántica en su música.

Para mi ha sido una fuente inagotable de inspiración y de sus nocturnos han nacido muchos de mis mejores poemas de amor.

(J. M. Moreno - España).

[majanor26]

Gabriela absolutely unique. She is from Venezuela. The land of musicians.

[elena911000]

Yo no se nada de música, y nunca me había disfrutado la música clásica. Pero Gabriela Montero tiene un sello especial en sus interpretaciones que llegan al alma.

No puedo dejar de escucharla, También siento admiración por su exquisita sencillez.

en cuanto tenga oportunidad asistiré a un concierto suyo. Bravo, Bravísimo Gabriela!!!

[dcarlosbr]

I do not care what people say about "ZAL" element, "Sotto Voce" and the pianissimo way of playing it.

I was taking a look at some performances of this nocturne here at youtube and, for me, you have the best interpretation on the 3rd (and last) part.

So much pain from 5:20 and on...deep despair at 6:25 and death at 6:35..at this point the left hand reminded me of the Sonata 2, which I thing this Nocturne is part of.

Loved it!

Greeting from Brazil!

[HJKey]

The best version of this nocturne is Argerich's. Quite old, but superb.

[paddyswok]

This pianist was bronze medalist at the Chopin competition, a grueling test of depth, knowledge and endurance. At this level, the fascination is not why she is NOT Barenboim, of Rubinstein, any more that they are her. The fascination, rather, is in why she is Gabriela Montero. What is Gabriela Montero saying to us about this music? Those who want a reproduction of history ought simply to replay history. But a real artist has the courage and conviction to reveal him or herself. Bravo Gabriela!!

[kmpiano1]

Generally, I think it is good. But if I have to be picky (she IS an international pianist), I find there is a lack of basic color and dynamics. I really admire her passion and her musical way of playing, but like in the middle section, I wish she would shape the octaves. However, her improvisations are delightful!

[ceciamable]

non solo improvvisa...questa suona pure benissimo

[jorgeliebermann]

@ceciamable I don´t understand how a great pianist as Gabriela,can play this beauty Nocturne without any kind of ideas (old or new).Does she listen Brailowsky,Rubinstein,Barenboi­m,Wild or now,Valentina Lisitsa ?The last part is "martellato" ?.Take care Mrs. Montero.

[marcxopoco]

The opening section dies with her lack of ability to make the line coherent at the slow tempo.

[throwscats]

One of my favorite pianists. I do not think anything will ever top Moravec's interpretation of this particular nocturne, for me. It just didn't chill me to the bone like his version does. That said, the doppio was stunningly beautiful, it made me cry.

[kyun1252]

"by which?" "you know, Frederic f***ing Chopin"

[negoni8]

Excelsa interpretación de esta hermosa pianista venezolana

[gwatts12]

Stunning...I love her to death...but is it me? - the piano sounds really harsh...

[farah73]

@gwatts12

i love her to death too. i didn't think the piano sounded harsh at all. it's a matter of taste i guess. some would like it a bit softer at the climax, i loved it the way she did it.

however, there isn't such a thing in piano called "perfect performence". some like red others prefer blue :) see what i mean?

[RosieRoller91]

@gwatts12 i agree. The piano is very bright and a bit harsh for this song. It would sound great for a rachmaninoff or something.

[Dream82Theater]

A beautiful peace and a wonderful performance! Gabriela Montero is certainly one of the greatest pianists!

[josesosa91]

Gracias !

[Cathtryn]

Passionate, emotional, deep, full of reverse sentiments, there is something unspeakable pain in it. One of the best Chopin pieces and a wonderful performance. Bravo.

[usertyfoon]

Восхитительное исполнение!!!! Браво!!!

[kentlofgren]

Such ease. Bravo.

[callenishss]

last two min are difficult to play fast for someone with her hand size, shes having a bit difficulty but its still beautiful

[First011]

the sound is very clean and clear

[First011]

the sound is very clean and clear

[Ellinidara]

She starts a little bit slowly and she'doens't some "rubato" but her sound and tecnique are amazing.I especially prefer her performance from 4:00 to the end.

[callenishss]

@Ellinidara there is rubato at 1:43 and still good while it doesnt match up to argerich

[flowerface123]

This is one of my favorite performances of this peice.

[Lucianitoo81]

Bravoooooo!!!!!!!!!! Genial.

[iLoveChopin]

surprised this hasn't been viewed more times.

[58pianos]

If I did not know better, I would say Chopin wrote this Nocturne especially for her. Crystal clear technique.

I applaud the camera work on this video.

[parangaricutirimicau]

mmmm..... sounds goog.... but, i think that when you go to the 3rd movement the song is not quite polished.... so.... i dont know... but very well played

[schumannetudes]

this isnt in movements

[jorgeandresossa]

Esa mujer lo toca genial.....this woman plyas this piece so great

[Bambam78]

Absolute understanding of the poetry behind this nocturne. Absolute magic. Brava Gaby.

[cziffra1980]

Agreed. This is absolutely outstanding.